Company Information
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Company Name: Harper International
Website: https://www.harperintl.com/about-us/career-opportunities/

Job Information
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Job Title: Design Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Address:
4455 Genesee St
Buffalo, New York

Job Description:
Design Engineers provide broad-based engineering and technical support for
custom OEM projects (high-temp industrial furnaces & related equipment) and
to use best practices such as design for manufacturing. The role includes
manufacturing support and assembly guidance, customer support for start up
and repairs, and support of developmental programs in our lab(s).

Essential Duties
1. Under the direction of project engineering, review project system
requirements, technical specifications, and reference drawings to prepare
layouts for parts/sub-assemblies from concept phase through detailed design &
drawings.
2. Execute and design sub-assemblies, drawings, and details, identifying
necessary requirements for purchase, fabrication, and assembly.
3. Investigate purchase parts or subassemblies through vendor communications
enhancing technical specifications - to source suitable, cost-effective
material supplies.
4. Perform or work with in collaboration with others who perform the FEA
analysis, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, statics and strength of material
calculations. Utilize knowledge about design considerations for
heat-resistant alloys.
5. Create and maintain accurate and complete Bill of Materials Enter B.O.M in
company’s ERP/MRP system.
6. Evaluate equipment & make recommendations regarding design improvements.
7. Provide onsite support and advise manufacturing subcontractors to ensure
that project deliverables are met.
8. Provide system engineering support to our technology center(s) including
equipment upgrades, system integration, test set up and lab event oversight.
9. Provide onsite customer support for new equipment installation, start up,
troubleshooting and repair. Provide similar role for existing equipment field
retrofits.
10. Capable of acting as client’s primary or sole on site point of contact,
comprehensively assessing field situations, relaying key information back to
home office and follows their advice. Can maintain a professional presence
even in difficult situations.
11. Assemble, operate, inspect, and test machinery & components.



Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, Education
1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering preferred. May consider
Bachelor’s degree in related field with relevant experience.
2. Must possess mechanical knowledge of custom OEM equipment, machines, and
components including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
3. Familiarity welding, weld symbols, fabrication (especially large
structural equipment), sheet metal, and mechanical drive components
necessary. Ideally familiar with high temperature materials.
4. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and
technology and the ability to apply that knowledge to custom, innovative
design concepts.
5. Proficient with 3D CAD systems, such as AutoCAD and/or Inventor.
6. Knowledge of best practice design techniques such as DFM, GD&T, etc. with
an ability to read and interpret technical drawings. Experience creating and
interpreting P&ID drawings a plus.
7. Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills with a focus
on providing excellent customer service. Strong commitment to teamwork and
integrating information from multi-disciplined teams.
8. Strong “hands on” bias. Enjoys building large and complex equipment.
Propensity to take things apart to figure out how they work. Curious by
nature.
9. Up to 15% travel required-both domestic & international

Physical Requirements
The job requires the following less than 1/3 of the time:
1. Standing
2. Walking
3. Reaching with arms/hands
4. Climbing or balancing
5. Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
6. Talking or smelling
7. Lifting or moving up to thirty pounds
The job requires the following 1/3 – 2/3 of the time:
1. Sitting
The job requires the following more than 2/3 of the time:
1. Using hands
2. Talking
3. Hearing




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume
Majors Desired:: Engineering
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.harperintl.com/about-us/career-opportunities/